Removal of Air Filter / Spark Plug

[wengerda]

First, I am not mechanical incline. My first question is how I remove and check the stock air filter? Do I have to remove the left side panel and the front side panel? If I do, I know how to do that; now, do I need to also remove the silver cover where the belt is to get to that air filter?
My second question, if I purchase exactly the same model of spark plug the manual states from the Yamaha dealer, do I need to adjust the gauge on the new spark plug or basically remove the old on and install the new one?
Thank you for the information.


2004 Vino stage 1 :(

[Lennox]

the filter element is in a black box, not the silver tranny cover....

ALWAYS check the gap on any new plug. Gap guages are only .99 at most auto stores.... ::handleba

[wengerda]

Black box? Does the black box is separate from the tranny cover? How I remove the black box? a few screws? Or I need to remove side panels, front panels etc? Tks.

[Lennox]

Black box? Does the black box is separate from the tranny cover? How I remove the black box? a few screws? Or I need to remove side panels, front panels etc? Tks.

I am not sure how it is setup on the Vino..... If you find the black box that is connected to the carb, your in the right place. On the Zuma, there are two screws holding the black box to the tranny cover, then a "snapring" holding it to the carb. Once you get the box off, open it (3-4 screws) clean/oil filter, and re-install. Do not use too much oil though, cause it will hinder your performance if you do. ;)

[sooznd]

On the Vino, both of these are located underneath the scooter. You'll see the spark plug wire and just pull out the plug. The filter box is under there also (not on the side near the tranny cover). There is a spongy thing that is the filter--you can just clean it out and add some synthetic oil to it.
Sorry I haven't looked at this for a long time, just trying to recall from memory--we just got another snow and some damn cold weather.

My manual is in the scoot in the ice cold shed. Jered didn't you make a post of items available for download on the Yamaha site.?
Here are some good maintenance instructions with photos written by a Vespa owner for his mom's Vino:

Instructions for changing Tranny Oil & Spark plug on Vino (http://vespamaintenance.com/vino/3000k/index.html)

[wengerda]

Okay I will try that, I know where is the spark plug connection. Now, when I am looking at the spark plug, is the air filter under the spark plug? and can I see the sponge or air filter at that time, or I have to remove another compartment with screws to get to the filter?

[sooznd]

Wengerda--did you check out that web link--there are excellent pictures on how to change the tranny oil & spark plug on the Vino. I just followed them when I did my service & believe me I am no mechanic ;)

[wengerda]

Yes, I did check that website a few months ago, and it was excellent. I did replace the tranny and oil reservoir with synthetic oils. when I did replace the fluids, I did saw the spark plug connection, but I did not see the air filter. Now I want to make sure I replace and install a new spark plug and get the air filter lubricate it. Thank you for the information.

:dance:

[wengerda]

Okay I checked the air filter out, and here are my observations. One side of the air filter (inside side), and then on the outside near of the black cover (outside facing you) has some very thick slimy oil and it is gooey. Again that is only on the outside facing you. Is that normal? Should I have a light coating oil on both side of the air filter? or only on one side. Thanks in advance for the information. :confused:

[Lennox]

you need to clean it! The "oil spot" you speak of IS normal. This is the "backwash" of your fuel/oil mix being "spewed"out of the carb and onto the filter.

Get yourself a "K+N" cleaning/oiling kit from your local auto parts store. ;)

[wengerda]

you need to clean it! The "oil spot" you speak of IS normal. This is the "backwash" of your fuel/oil mix being "spewed"out of the carb and onto the filter.

Get yourself a "K+N" cleaning/oiling kit from your local auto parts store. ;)

I bought the cleaning/oiling kit, now my question is after I clean the filter, do I add oil to both sides of the filter or the outside side? It looks like the manufactured only add it oil cleaning in one side, the other side is dry bone.

[Lennox]

I bought the cleaning/oiling kit, now my question is after I clean the filter, do I add oil to both sides of the filter or the outside side? It looks like the manufactured only add it oil cleaning in one side, the other side is dry bone.


add it to the "dirty' side only. Be carefull not to add to much! ;no

[wengerda]

add it to the "dirty' side only. Be carefull not to add to much! ;no

Okay leave the non-dirty side without any oil solution. Thanks.